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A group of climate change protestors, wearing coats, hats and backpacks, and a sign saying 'Listen to the science'

Climate misinformation surveillance project secures 1 million Euro grant

A groundbreaking research initiative led by the Director of The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute, Professor Harith Alani, has been awarded a €1 Million grant by the European CHIST-ERA programme.

22nd January 2025
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Developing real-world applications of quantum computing

The Open University is part of a major new national quantum computing project designed to position the UK at the forefront of quantum technology research and development.

22nd January 2025
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UK robotics project receives major funding to enhance hospital efficiency and safety

A groundbreaking robotics project, which is led by Prof Enrico Motta’s team at the Knowledge Media Institute of The Open University, has secured funding from Innovate UK to enhance hospital efficiency and safety using AI-driven robots.

21st January 2025
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CHIVA Africa wins OSC grant to tackle HIV adherence issues in children

CHIVA Africa, a leading charity focused on supporting children and adolescents living with HIV, has been awarded an Open Societal Challenges funding grant to advance its project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to address barriers to antiretroviral therapy.

16th January 2025
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OU leads groundbreaking research into policing and well-being

Dr Keely Duddin, a celebrated researcher at The Open University and winner of the Research Excellence Award for Outstanding Early Career Researcher, is at the forefront of addressing pressing issues within UK policing.

10th January 2025
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Crichton Trust's "Regenerative Greenspace" project receives OSC funding

The Crichton Trust has secured a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainability and innovation, receiving an Open Societal Challenges (OSC) funding grant for its project on "Developing a Framework for a Tool to Measure Progress Towards Regenerative and Heritage Greenspace".

9th January 2025
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MK Community Foundation leads Open Societal Challenges grant to launch community innovation hub

Funding through the Open Societal Challenges programme at The Open University will support the MK Community Foundation in an ambitious project called Prototyping Community Innovation Hubs.

20th December 2024
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Alzheimer’s Society wins grant for research on early dementia detection in Down syndrome population

Alzheimer’s Society, in partnership with a team led by Dr Samara Banno from The Open University, has been awarded an Open Societal Challenges funding grant for their innovative project titled "Detecting the Early Signs of Dementia in the Down Syndrome Population Using Intelligent Modelling."

18th December 2024
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Early pregnancy endings are an overlooked workplace issue – here’s how that could change

In the UK, early pregnancy endings are very common – and sometimes traumatic – experiences, so they are issues that all employers should be thinking about.

17th December 2024
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OU academics on REF 2029 pilot panels

In preparation for REF 2029, three Open University academics have been invited to join panels to conduct REF 2029 People Culture and Environment pilot assessments.

13th December 2024

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